PROVIDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Providence El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Solanco SD school district, located in New Providence, PA with about 361 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Providence El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Providence Elementary School is a public school located in New Providence, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Solanco School District. As a foundational part of the district, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment that encourages academic growth and social development for children in the surrounding community. It emphasizes the district's mission to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community engagement.
The school benefits from being part of the wider Solanco School District, which is known for its rural charm and commitment to student-centered education. Providence Elementary emphasizes a partnership between parents, educators, and the local community to foster a positive school culture. For families seeking more specific information regarding current curriculum standards, extracurricular opportunities, or district-wide policies, the official Solanco School District website (www.solanco.org) serves as the primary resource for news, school calendars, and administrative contact information.
For more information, contact Providence El Sch at (717) 786-3582 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Providence, PA 17560-9646
(717) 786-3582
http://www.solanco.org
PROVIDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Providence, PA with about 361 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Solanco SD
- Total Students:
- 361
- Teachers:
- 25.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 361 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PROVIDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.